Double Play Gold Spirea
Spiraea japonica ‘Double Play Gold’ is a compact ornamental shrub belonging to the Japanese species Spiraea japonica, prized for its bright yellow foliage that brightens up beds and borders throughout the season. This cultivar, with its rounded habit, produces numerous small pink flowers in spring and summer, attracting pollinators and butterflies to gardens. Its moderate growth and ease of maintenance make it an ideal choice for group plantings, low hedges, or patio borders. Tolerant of a range of well-drained soils, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and provides a long-lasting splash of color, while being hardy to approximately -40°C, making it suitable for cool climates.
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Light, soil, water and hardiness
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Butterflies
The availability of our plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may be offered for a limited time only, depending on their natural cycle or current stock. These plant profiles are designed to guide and inspire you when choosing plants for the garden, landscaping projects, containers or long-lasting outdoor arrangements.